CC RezQs members said they faced a similar situation Friday when several puppies froze to death after a litter of them were found just in a rural community outside of Regina.

Two of the surviving puppies are now in the group’s care.

“People don't know that there's options, so the option of putting them in a box and leaving them outside actually shouldn't exist,” she said, stressing that there are several options for people. This includes reaching out to their local humane society or 24-hour animal protection services.

Sharing her sentiments was the Regina Humane Society, whose spokesperson reminded the public that abandoning animals should never be done.

Bill Thorn, Regina Humane Society’s director of marketing and public relations, said “we’re not here to judge people.”

“We understand that sometimes people have a litter of kittens or puppies that they are not able to care for, and to please call us and we'll do everything we can to bring them in," Thorn said.

Both groups are reminding people that with the cold weather, wind and potential for snow, animals left outside will likely not survive.